Seasonal Sales Associate

🇺🇸In-Person - Maplewood, MN$28K–$38K/yri21h ago

K-12 Sales Retail Sales Customer Service Point Of Sale Merchandise Management Store Operations

Role Snapshot

A Seasonal Sales Associate at Lakeshore Learning Materials drives customer loyalty and store performance during peak back-to-school season by delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities: Day-to-day duties include providing expert customer service with product knowledge, processing transactions accurately, maintaining store cleanliness and stock levels, assisting with merchandising displays, and supporting team goals while handling customer concerns with empathy.

Skills & Tools: Required skills include strong interpersonal and communication abilities, product knowledge retention, customer service excellence, operational efficiency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications: Typical qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and prior retail or customer service experience preferred, though enthusiasm and commitment may compensate for limited experience in a seasonal role.

Location: In-Person - Maplewood, MN

Compensation: $28K–$38K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

A day in the store looks like this:

Are you ready to dive into the thrill of our busiest season? We’re gearing up to help our communities get back to school, and we need committed, energetic, enthusiastic team members to make it happen! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the buzz of a challenge, we want you on our team! 

As part of our retail team, you get to be the heartbeat of the company and provide our customers with an unforgettable experience—all in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment that allows you to showcase your people skills and develop operational expertise.  

Providing great customer service isn’t just a goal—it’s the essence of who we are. Each customer knows that walking through our doors means experiencing unbeatable service with an amazing depth of product knowledge every time they visit. 

A day on the job looks like this:

Contribute to achieving store and team goals while fostering customer loyalty 
Ensure every customer feels welcome and valued from the moment they enter the store 
Stay updated on product features and benefits to provide informed recommendations to customers 
Handle customer concerns with empathy and efficiency, escalating complex issues to management when necessary 
Maintain overall store cleanliness, ensuring all areas, including the sales floor, stockroom and common areas are tidy and presentable  
Ensure shelves are well-stocked and inventory is accurately tracked 
Process transactions accurately and efficiently 
Assist with merchandising and store displays 
Participate in training programs and staff meetings   
Help onboard new employees by sharing knowledge and offering support 
Seek feedback to improve and grow within your role and beyond